Nairobi, Kenya, December 3-5 — HealthTech Hub Africa (HTHA) made a significant impact at the recent Global Digital Health Forum, firmly establishing its leadership in driving AI-powered innovation for Primary Health Care (PHC) across the continent. Our delegation engaged with global leaders, showcased real-world success stories, and solidified strategic partnerships for the future.
Panel Spotlight: Navigating the Trajectory of AI in PHC
The cornerstone of HTHA’s participation was the featured panel: “The Future of Care: Navigating the Trajectory of AI in Primary Health Care.” This high-impact session, moderated by Rob Beyer (Co-Founder, Villgro Africa), offered deep insights directly from the African health tech ecosystem.
Key Takeaways from the Discussion:
Real-World Application: The panel provided clear case studies on how AI is being deployed effectively in PHC settings, drawing on the experiences of HTHA alumni like Penda Health (represented by CMO Robert Korom) and Palindrome Data.
Critical Insights: Panelists, including Yvonne Opanga (AMREF) and Joanne Peter (Jhpiego/HTHA), shared practical lessons learned—addressing everything from ethical considerations and implementation challenges to successful scale-up strategies.
Future Vision: The discussion offered an optimistic but realistic roadmap for the future, identifying the most promising investment and partnership opportunities to ensure AI solutions are sustainable and equitable.
This session underscored HTHA’s role in translating the promise of AI into tangible health outcomes for African communities.
Strategic Collaborations & Future Planning
Beyond the stage, the HTHA team dedicated time to crucial in-person meetings, strengthening alliances with some of the world’s most influential health and development organizations.
Partnership Building: Engagements were held with key partners such as the Global Fund, Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, HELINA, and GSMA, focusing on resource mobilization and scaling impactful digital health solutions.
Visibility & Growth: HTHA’s presence included prominent promotional activities, amplifying the visibility of African HealthTech innovators on a global stage
Shaping the Agenda: Our participation extended to a high-level planning breakfast for the Africa HealthTech Summit 2026, positioning HTHA at the forefront of the continent’s long-term digital health strategy.
A Toast to Our 2025 Cohort
The Forum concluded on a high note with a special dinner celebrating the HTHA 2025 cohort companies. This networking event was an invaluable opportunity for our innovators to connect with the HTHA leadership and with each other, fostering a strong sense of community as they prepare to accelerate their growth and impact in the coming year.
Stay Tuned! We look forward to sharing more updates as we implement the strategies and partnerships developed at the Global Digital Health Forum. Our mission to transform primary healthcare through technology continues to gather momentum!
